1999 Polaris PWC Genesis, Ficht, X-45 Service Manual, Page 44Get this manual
MAINTENANCEfTUNE UP Fuel System Gasoline Safety
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive under certain conditions Always exercise extreme caution whenever handling gasolineAlways refuel with the engine stopped and outdoors or in well ventilated areaDo not smoke or allow open flames or sparks in or near the area where refueling is performed or where gasoline is storedDo not over fill the tank(Do not fill the tank neck If you get gasoline on your skin or clothing, immediately wash it off with soap and water and change clothing Never start the engine or let it run in an enclosed areaGasoline powered engine exhaust fumes are poisonous and can cause loss of consciousness and death in short limeShut off fuel valve (if applicable) whenever the watercraft is stored, parkedor transported
When working on any part of the fuel system on DFI models, disconnect battery ground cable
Water Separating FilterGenesis FICHT See Carburetor and Fuel System, ChapterFuelWater SeparatorGenesis X-4S
The fuelwater separator should be checked daily andor whenever refueling 1"-2" (2.5-5 cm) of water depth in water trap can cause the engine to run poorly due to restricted fuel flowIf water trap fills quickly, check for water in the fuel tank